Fulham For All EDI Advisory Group launches

Senior Marketing Manager, Keith Prowse (Wimbledon Tennis)

As a Senior Marketing Manager for Keith Prowse – the Official Hospitality Partner of the likes of The Championships, Wimbledon – Tom is nearing one decade in the sports marketing industry, with extensive creative, omnichannel campaign management experience across both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Tom heads up Keith Prowse’s marketing function for the official premium experiences on offer at Wimbledon, HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, Lexus Eastbourne Open as well as American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

Client and Careers Manager, WeAreDiverse & Merky FC

Ayesha is an experienced EDI advocate with a passion for creating equitable spaces both in and beyond the workplace. Currently working as a Client and Careers Community Manager at DIVERSE, she focuses on building confidence, skills, and pathways for underrepresented Gen Z talent, connecting them with top UK employers. She also leads on recruitment for #Merky FC, a careers programme in partnership with adidas and Stormzy aimed at increasing representation within the business of football and helping black heritage Gen Z land their first role in the industry. Previously, Ayesha chaired the Ethnicity Employee Resource Group in a corporate setting, where she championed open conversations around race, workplace wellness, and belonging. Her work included leading internal initiatives and hosting events focused on mental health and equity in the workplace. Outside of her roles, Ayesha actively mentors young people, helping them develop confidence and overcome imposter syndrome. She is driven by a belief in the power of representation, visibility, and making sure everyone, especially those from marginalised communities, feels seen, supported, and uplifted.

Education Facilitator, Maccabi GB

Ben is the Project Manager of ‘Tackling Antisemitism in Sport’, a partnership between Maccabi GB and the Office of the HM Government’s Independent Advisor on Antisemitism, providing educational workshops on Antisemitism in Sport and the British Jewish Community at football clubs and sporting bodies. He works closely with the Club in this capacity and also in his role as Founder of the Fulham Jewish Supporters Group. Ben has been a season ticket holder in the Hammersmith End for the last 15 years, and follows Fulham home and away with his brothers, uncle, and father.

Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Sodexo

Raj is a skilled strategic practitioner with a proven ability to influence, collaborate and communicate across complex matrix organisations in both the private and public sector, in the UK, Ireland and globally. Raj has achieved award winning success in delivering impactful and sustainable inclusion and culture programmes that drove employee engagement, business success, customer and client engagement. Raj led on Sodexo’s publication of its first ethnicity pay report in 2021, the first company in the industry to do so. More recently, Raj has led the introduction of a suite of new enhanced benefits for eligible employees, including equalised parental leave, flexible working as a day one right, paid care leave and neo-natal leave. Raj is a member of the Department for Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident Business Leaders Group and the IWFM’s EDI focus group.

Founder, Girls Are Playaz Too

Priscilla Anyabu is a TV personality, presenter, and co-founder of Girlz Are Playaz Too — an initiative focused on reintroducing women and girls to sport, both as active participants and passionate spectators. Known for her engaging on-screen presence, Priscilla has fronted projects with Sky Sports, including a recent women in sports documentary under the Girlz Are Playaz Too banner, and has hosted across platforms like Spotify, BBC Radio 1Xtra & BET International. With a passion for creating inclusive spaces within sport and media, she brings a fresh perspective and commitment to the board. 

Founder, Bakarah LDN

Sagal Abdullahi is a grassroots community organiser, creative producer, researcher and arts practitioner, working across the mediums of photography, film and particularly audio storytelling. Based in South-West London, her work is centred around championing community expression and non-mainstream histories. She is also the co-founder of Barakah LDN, a grassroots female football collective and community space for minoritised women and girls with over 300 members. She has worked to create equitable and care-centred spaces across the sports, arts and community sectors, including for a number of heritage organisations such as Battersea Arts Centre, Southbank Centre, Theatre Peckham, and most recently at the National Football Museum, where she is co-curating an exhibition on Black English football heritage. Sagal is currently a MAsc Global Urbanism scholar at UCL, where her research focuses on the right to play in the city for working class communities.

EDI Manager, Surrey FA

Leah Hidden is the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Surrey FA, where she leads efforts to embed inclusive practices across both internal operations and external projects. She also oversees the Disability Football pathway in Surrey, ensuring accessible opportunities for all. Since joining Surrey FA, Leah has been a driving force in promoting inclusion, opportunity, and integration for individuals from minoritised ethnicity and refugee backgrounds. A passionate advocate and sought-after keynote speaker on mental health and equity, Leah is committed to empowering organisations to adopt meaningful, lasting JEDI best practices.

Founder, Renowned Music Group

Zeon Richards is a music executive and A&R consultant with a track record of discovering and developing talent. Having signed artists like Wretch 32, Stefflon Don, Steel Banglez and Ramz. He now runs a music management company and works across artist development, strategy and brand partnerships, representing clients like Wretch 32 and DJ AG. His expertise spans the UK music industry, helping artists and creatives navigate the business while building long-term careers.

PR & Women’s Equality Practitioner

Teresa Parker is an experienced PR and communications specialist in women's equality, with over 20 years' experience of working for a national domestic abuse charity as the lead for communications and marketing. As part of this role, she developed and led a football engagement campaign for over a decade, and worked with a number of clubs during this time, including Fulham. Teresa is the founder of Teresa Parker Media and is also Associate Director for charity PR agency Cause Communications. Teresa is currently one of the Marketing Week Top 100 marketers and is part of the Campaign Power 100 List. 

LGBTQIA+ Community Champion

Claire Green is a Fulham supporter of over 50 years, founded the Fulham Women's supporters club, Pride in Fulham, and is also the co-founder of Trans Pride Surrey. She is a member of the Fulham Lillies, volunteers in the homeless sector, and sits on the LGBTQ+ advisory group & hate crime scrutiny panels for Surrey Police.

Inclusion Consultant

Matthew Johnston is an Inclusion Advocate specialising in accessibility and inclusive design. With a passion for removing barriers, Mathew works to ensure that spaces, services and experiences are equitable and welcoming for disabled people and underrepresented communities. Currently working for a global technology consultancy, he leads initiatives across 19 countries to integrate accessibility into technology solutions. Additionally, his role at Scope, the UK Disability charity, as Board Trustee and Chair of the External Audiences Committee complements this, fostering collaborations that push the envelope in digital inclusivity for disabled individuals.